Good News: Bao Bao, Battlefield Preservation, Cupcakes Prizes and Intelligent Communities

By Patch staff

Editor's Note: Patch has 31 sites in Virginia and D.C., and not a day goes by that we don’t have an inspirational or encouraging story somewhere in the area. Here's a look back at some good news over the past week.

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Civil War Trust: 2013 Stellar Year for Battlefield Preservation

Georgetown Sprinkles Cupcakes Searches For DC's Favorite Teacher

Baby Panda Bao Bao Makes Public Debut At National Zoo

Centreville Florist Stresses Early Preparations for Valentine’s Day

Schools Named as Finalist for Nationwide Competition from Fairfax County

Arlington Named One of World's Top 7 Intelligent Communities